About the Company

Refined Networks provides global technology, logistics, and ecommerce expertise that enables brands to launch and scale on the world’s leading online marketplaces. Since 2021, we’ve partnered with 100+ brands on platforms including Nordstrom, Macy’s, John Lewis, Next, and Zalando. Our global 3PL network supports both direct-to-consumer and wholesale fulfilment, combining logistics, technology, and marketplace expertise to provide brands with a seamless platform for international growth.

With a growing client base and a fast-paced, collaborative culture, we are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support our continued expansion.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic team in a high-growth environment. The role will provide broad exposure across the business, including direct engagement with clients, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

You will play a key role in supporting commercial operations, particularly in relation to e-commerce and technology-enabled services, while also advising on a range of general legal matters. This position offers strong development potential and visibility within the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, e-commerce platform agreements, supplier contracts, and NDAs
Advising on legal issues relating to digital commerce, online/ retail sales models, and technology-enabled retail services
Managing the contract lifecycle process and supporting the business on contract strategy and risk mitigation
Providing generalist legal support across the organisation, including corporate, regulatory, and operational matters
Supporting on intellectual property matters, including ownership, licensing, and protection of client / company assets (including AI-related outputs and tools)
Supporting compliance with data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR, particularly in the context of customer data and online platforms
Assisting with competition law considerations, including those relevant to online marketplaces and digital distribution models
Partnering closely with sales, product, and operations teams to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice
Liaising directly with clients on contractual and legal matters where required
Instructing and managing external counsel where appropriate

Skills & Experience

Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction)
Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation, ideally within a technology or e-commerce environment
Experience advising on e-commerce, digital platforms, or online consumer-facing products is highly desirable
Exposure to AI, machine learning, or data-driven products within a retail or technology context would be advantageous
Working knowledge of intellectual property, data protection/privacy, and competition law
Strong academic background
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage directly with clients
Commercially astute, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

High levels of responsibility and autonomy from an early stage
Significant exposure to clients and senior leadership
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Strong opportunities for professional growth and career progression

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